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Cook / Chef

Cook —, dishes, . cooks -cooks —, . In Europe —, cooks ., business.

Key Metrics

Demand82%
Avg Salary
€35,000
Range
€24,000 – €80,000
Education
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Work Type
/ /
Schedule
, 45-50 hrs/week (, )
Countries
GermanyAustriaSwitzerlandFranceItaly

Responsibilities

Cooking dishes menu restaurant
Development menu
Quality control products dishes
team ( -cooks)
Procurement control
Compliance with sanitary standards (HACCP)
Cost calculation dishes
Processing dishes (food plating)

Skills

kitchenHygiene (HACCP)

Pros

  • + profession
  • +Opportunity for own restaurant
  • +knowledge ()

Cons

  • −Long shifts (12+ )
  • −Weekend work
  • −Heat

Work Schedule

Typical Work Day

09:00
kitchen, checking products
09:30
Mise en place — preparation
11:00
Preparation
11:30
Lunch service — cooking
14:00
Break
15:00
Preparation,
17:00
Mise en place service
18:00
Evening service —
22:00
Cleanup kitchen,
22:30
Completion shifts
Work
Meetings
Break
Travel
Personal

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From Line Cook to Head Chef21:15
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Marco Rossi

Chef

Ristorante Milano, Berlin

4.9(203)
•18 years

Italian chef running a restaurant in Berlin.

#Italy#Restaurant

Career Path

Step-by-step growth from beginner to expert

1
Azubi

cooks

€700 – €1,000/month
0-3
Basic Hygiene skill
2
Cook

cook (Commis)

€24,000 – €32,000
3-5 years
growth
3
Sous chef

Sous chef (Sous Chef)

€35,000 – €50,000
5-10 years
Kitchen managementTraining
4
Chef

Head Chef / Owner

€50,000 – €120,000+
10+ years
BusinessBrand

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